Full Day Tour: Medieval Villages, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes, St Paul

Step back in time and explore the enchanting medieval villages of Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural and architectural heritage, visit the FRAGONARD museum factory of fragrance, indulge in a delicious violet ice cream, and admire breathtaking panoramic views.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grasse - Driving to our first experience: Grace Village.
    Start your tour by visiting Grasse, listed in November 2018 on the list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” adopted by “UNESCO”, for its know-how linked to the perfume industry.
    Stroll through the old streets of Grasse known for the workshops of the tannery industry in the Middle…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable guide with a university degree
What's Not Included
  • TIP
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

This tour is designed to ensure you spend minimal time in traffic and avoid the rush of other tours. Carefully crafted to maximize your experience, it allows ample time to enjoy each location with guidance from a professional guide.
Indulge in a journey back to the Middle Ages! Explore the stunning Provencal medieval villages, rich in culture and…

Location
McDonald's
Promenade des Anglais
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_h
Oct 24, 2025
Wonderful locations & great guide - Beautiful medieval villages with amazing views, wonderful shopping and food. The guide was so knowledge and I learned a lot of history.
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Tatiana_r
Oct 22, 2025
Laurence, thank you for a perfect day! - Laurence was phenomenal! She was warm, kind, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought the medieval villages to life with fascinating stories, facts and local insights. The Mercedes van was comfortable, the drive was smooth and every stop was beautifully planned. We learned so much and truly felt immersed in the history and charm of the region. It was an unforgettable day, we can’t recommend this tour enough!
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90agnesg
Oct 16, 2025
Beautiful escape from the city - The trip was a perfect escape into medieval scenery for the day. With our guide Nabil, the day became not only interesting but also enriching. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, our group learned so much from Nabil—not only about the area, but also about the region's history, perfume traditions, the Alps' nature, and general French customs. His informative yet humorous style made the experience all the more enjoyable. These villages truly capture the beautiful essence of French history, and they're definitely something you don’t want to miss. A perfect day overall!
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R6259risusans
Oct 14, 2025
Medieval Villages - Excellent tour. Our guide gave excellent background information about each village as well as the best path to take in each and where to find the things of interest. You had time for shopping and/or eating a snack in most of the villages. We made several photo stops along the way to take pictures of the upcoming village. Great way to spend the day!
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Brad_m
Oct 13, 2025
Highly Recommended - We spend two weeks touring France, and the Medieval Villages Tour was the highlight of our experience. Our guide Nadil was excellent, as was the rich history of the villages we visited. They were beautiful, intriguing, and entertaining. I own a tour company in Colorado guiding tours through Rocky Mountain National Park. I know what guests want to experience. This tour provided exactly what we had hoped for, and Nadil was personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour.
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Philip_p
Oct 13, 2025
Exploring hilltop life in the Middle Ages - An eight hour van tour of four wonderful hilltop medieval towns. Fabulous views of the mountains and valleys above Nice. The enthusiastic guides provide historical and cultural background that enrich the experience.
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Chris201454
Oct 11, 2025
Fascinating and unique - Our guide and driver was great doing their best to make the day as interesting and easy as possible. We saw beautiful and unique places all well worth the visit. One hint: obviously you are visiting some ancient places with plenty of steps and you probably need to be good on your feet to get the best out of it
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Sharonmj8430fg
Oct 8, 2025
Don’t miss this tour!!! - This was an excellent excursion for history buffs or anyone wanting to see some amazing sights. Nabil gave lots of wonderful information about Nice and the surrounding area. He was engaging, enthusiastic and entertaining. He is an authentic expert about the history of this area. We had great weather as well which enhanced our experience. Great day and excellent value for the money.
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Garry_e
Oct 6, 2025
Historic Tour of Nice region - Our tour guide Nabil was so knowledgeable; anyone could see that history is his passion. But he accommodated every tour members’ knowledge or lack thereof. I am one of the latter and gained so much insight into the history of southern France and its links to the whole of Europe. Many thanks again
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Lesley_c
Oct 22, 2025
Good coverage of local villages thankyou - Very good history knowledge and avaried trip - twisting roads made drive a bit hairy. Guide clearly knowshis "stuff"
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